Press Releases

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Gila DO

BLM invites public comment on proposed plan amendments

SAFFORD, Ariz.

Northwest DO, White River FO

UPDATE: BLM Crews on scene of wildfire 20 miles SSW of Meeker

MEEKER, Colo.

Arizona Strip DO

NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project Environmental Assessment

ST. GEORGE, Utah—An Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the proposed Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project (PEPC-98370/ DOI-BLM-AZ-A030-2021-0005).

Northwest DO, White River FO

BLM Crews on scene of wildfire 20 miles SSW of Meeker

MEEKER, Colo.

Alaska

BLM seeks comment on Resource Management Plan amendment

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an Environmental

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Burns DO, Lakeview DO

Southeast Oregon Advisory Council Schedules June 2021 Virtual Meeting

Lakeview, Ore.

National Office

President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Makes Significant Investments in the Bureau of Land Management

The Biden-Harris administration today submitted to Congress the President’s budget for Fiscal Year 2022.

Idaho

Memorial Day campers and outdoor recreationists encouraged to be good stewards, show respect for Idaho lands

BOISE - Many people - potentially record numbers of people - are expected to venture into Idaho State Parks, National Forests and Bureau of Land Management lands and other federal and state lands t

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

Red Rock Canyon Campground to Close Until Labor Day Weekend

LAS VEGAS – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground – Red Rock Campground – is scheduled to temporarily close from 11 a.m.

Nevada

BLM NV and Travel Nevada Kick Off 2021 Photo Contest

RENO, Nev.—The 2021 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada photo contest begins today in partnership with Travel Nevada.  BLM Nevada will be accepting submissions

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

Sloan Canyon Nawghaw Poa Road parking area hours change June 1

LAS VEGAS – The hours of operation for the Sloan Canyon parking area at the end of Nawghaw Poa Road will change to Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m.

National Office

National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board to meet virtually

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado — The Bureau of Land Management’s National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet virtually June 30 - July 1, 2021.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Fire restrictions implemented across southwest Utah and northern Arizona

Due to extreme drought, record low precipitation levels, higher than usual visitor numbers and high fire danger, Color Country Interagency Fire Managers are implementing fire restrictions beginning

Colorado River DO

Bureau of Land Management to conduct multiple-day prescribed burn

Kingman, Ariz.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management honors Yaquina Head volunteer for “Making a Difference”

Newport, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO

BLM's Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council to meet virtually May 17, 19, 21

Medford, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet virtually May 17, 19, 21, 2021.

New Mexico

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Tahlequah, Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Tahlequah, Okla., June 25-26, at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds.

High Plains DO

BLM Announces the Seasonal Opening of the Muddy Mountain Access Road

CASPER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office personnel will reopen Muddy Mountain Road at 12 p.m. on Friday.